[Hematological sequelae of splenectomy in a case of chronic myeloid leukemia].

Thrombocytosis is to be expected after splenectomy, but is usually slight and limited to a maximum period of 3-4 months. In contrast, the case reported of splenectomy, following traumatic rupture of the spleen during chronic myeloid leukaemia, figured a fairly substantial increase in platelet count which persisted in spite of treatment and featured haemorrhagic complications. The problems involved are discussed in the light of reports in the literature.